Transcript Application of Safety Procedures in Classroom / Lab

Introduction to Agriculture
Application of Safety Procedures
in Classroom / Lab
Understand why safety is important
• Results of Causes of injuries.
– 88% of shop injuries are involved with
equipment use.
– 38% Caused by Misuse of Equipment.
– 4% Caused by Equipment Malfunction.
Understand why safety is important
Leading injuries caused by equipment
– Lacerations 71%
– Burns 6%
– Abrasions 5%
Equipment that causes lacerations, burns &
abrasions
– Table saw 15%
– All other saws 15%
– Band saw 13%
– Welding machine 4%
Understand why safety is important
• Impact of injuries
– Pain & Suffering
– Loss of Limbs
– Loss of School or Work Time
– Cost
– Effect on Grades
– Effect on Athletics in the School
Safety Hazards
• Causes of Accidents
– Communication
– Poor Work Habits
– Drug & Alcohol Abuse
– Lack of Skill
– Intentional Acts
– Unsafe Acts
Causes of Accidents
• Communication
– Failure to
comply with
instructions and
Warning Signs
Causes of Accidents
• Safety Colors
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Red – Danger
Orange – Warning
Yellow – Caution
Blue – Information
Green – Safety
Black & Yellow Diagonal Stripes – Radioactive
White – Traffic areas
White & Black Stripes – Traffic Markings
Gray - Floors
Causes of Accidents
• Poor Work Habits
– Procrastinating- Delayed Repair, Delayed or
Improper Cleaning, etc.
“Never put off tomorrow what you can do
today.”
Causes of Accidents
• Poor Work Habits
– Horseplay
Causes of Accidents
• Drug & Alcohol Abuse
– Legal & Illegal – Decreased Awareness
Causes of Accidents
Lack of Skill
– Lack of Proper Training
– Failure to Read Operators Manual
Intentional Acts
People purposefully causing dangerous
situations.
Causes of Accidents
• Unsafe Acts
– Not wearing Personal Protection Equipment
(PPE)
– Improper use of tools
Causes of Accidents
• Failure to Control Fire Sources
– Fuel
– Heat
– Oxygen
Preventing Fires
• Work in well ventilated areas
• Do Not smoke or light matches when
working near combustibles.
• Keep oily and greasy rags away from heat
sources.
• Store combustibles in approved containers
Extinguishing Fires
• Classes of Fires and Fire Extinguishers
– Class A – Ordinary Combustible (Wood,
Paper)
– Class B – Grease, Liquid, Gasses
– Class C – Electrical
– Class D – Metal
Preventing Accidents
• How can general safety procedures be
applied to classroom / lab / farm
situations?
Lab Safety
• A. Always wear proper eye protection.
• B. Observe all warning signs.
• C. Use the proper tools for the job.
• D. Be aware of you surroundings.
• E. Know where your fire extinguishers are.
• F. Wear gloves for your protection.
• G. Use properly grounded tools.
Classroom Safety
• A. Always wear proper eye protection.
• B. Report any injuries to instructor.
• C. No Running or Horseplay.
• D. Report defective tools to instructor.
• E. Observe all warning signs.
Sources:
• Textbooks
– Herren, Ray V., Cooper, Elmer L., Agriculture
Fundamentals & Applications, Albany, NY,
Delmar 2002-2004
– Core Curriculum Introductory Craftskills,
Columbus, OH, Prentice Hall, 2004 NCCER
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